rippin kid 5 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I'm turning 50 and my dad wants to get me something special. Well I want a good sxs 12 gauge. What's your idea of the best sxs for our game? Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly Dave 951 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Congrats on the bday and the gift, I turned 50 last year and got pretty much squat. Unless you are into doing your own guntinkering, I'd look at ones already tuned by one of the cowboy smiths. At 1200 I think you're in Browning BSS territory, I hear they're great but over my budget. I'll look forward to reading the replies from folks who know more on the subject. Grizz Link to post Share on other sites
Marauder SASS #13056 1,063 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 I think most folks say an SKB. You may be able to find one under $1200, but it will be better if it is tuned up. So it may be close or a little over $1200. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantom, SASS #54973 4,686 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 SKB or BSS would be the way to go. Link to post Share on other sites
Anvil Al #59168 312 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 SKB or BSS would be the way to go. +1 Might have to hunt around alittle to find one. But that is the way I would go. Sounds like a great Dad. Link to post Share on other sites
Red River Ray SASS#33254 11 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'd go wid a Baikal BH II. But then whata I know. I still love an entry level gun! RRR Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Windshadow 0 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 My vote would be an original period gun a Parker or a L C Smith or a Fox I think an original Colt Would be my cost no object pick that way you could have a pair of SAA and a Lightning or a Burgess rifle and be 100% colt Talk about the style points Link to post Share on other sites
No Buk Chuck SASS # 24540 8 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I vote for BSS or SKB. We use SKB's But both are great for cowboy shooting. NBC Link to post Share on other sites
Manatee 11 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 There is no reason that an SKB should price out anywhere near a BSS. Link to post Share on other sites
Red River Ray SASS#33254 11 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 There is no reason that an SKB should price out anywhere near a BSS. Well when I grew up a BSS was J---pan junk! Still is ta me! I've seen it called a classic SXS on here. Whatever. if its got a Browning name then its got Belgin not far behind in my safe. Course they ain't CAS guns. An SKB is a 600 dollar shotgun, although I've given more. RRR Link to post Share on other sites
Manatee 11 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Could be, Ray. I've gotten great service from my Fox Sterlingworth and don't intend to switch. But, with the BSS being heavier than an SKB, and the trigger system generally working much better, I'd give the edge to the BSS. Rarity is the only reason either one of these guns is much above $800 today. Link to post Share on other sites
Red River Ray SASS#33254 11 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Could be, Ray. I've gotten great service from my Fox Sterlingworth and don't intend to switch. But, with the BSS being heavier than an SKB, and the trigger system generally working much better, I'd give the edge to the SKB. Rarity is the only reason either one of these guns is much above $800 today. Could be, it ain't got nuttin ta do wid what tha fellers do to em, its tha worth of tha gunzs I'm referring to. RRR Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life 1,020 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Should be able to find a SKB that has been made competition ready for your budget (I have 2 and didn't pay that much for them) but doubt you'll get a BSS for that.I got both of my SKBs from Johnny Meadows. Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Fill 'Em 67797 21 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Check with Goatneck Clem or Johnny Meadows. They probably have an SKB ready to go for that price. Link to post Share on other sites
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 800 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 There was a recent thread on Pioneer shotguns. Retail is around $1,200. Supposed to be very well made. I believe the web site is Pioneer Gunworks. Link to post Share on other sites
Colt McAllister 0 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 It all depends what you want out of your game. If you are going to get serious about the sport then I'd say an SKB or a Browning would be your best bet. You should be able to find a really nice SKB or Browning for all done up for that price. If you want an american classic than I'd have to say A.H. fox is a good gun. I don't think one would hold up to 3 or 4 matchs a month and practice 2-3 times a week plus dry fire. After that there is Russian junk and Turkey Junk. Neither country can make a pocket knife let alone a quality sxs shotgun. The steel and craftmanship in the SKB's and Brownings is tough to beat. I think that is why they hold up to the punishment that our sport subjects them to. Link to post Share on other sites
Smithy 0 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Not in this sport, but while shooting skeet a Browning was the name to have on your shotgun short of Perazzi. I would opt for a BSS with my wish list. Smithy. Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Morgan Rum, SASS #6859 0 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 For the BEST shotgun, I would go with this one I think we should make it legal for Wild Bunch competition. http://www.keltecweapons.com/news/preview-kel-tec-shotgun-ksg/ Link to post Share on other sites
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life 619 Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I'm turning 50 and my dad wants to get me something special. Well I want a good sxs 12 gauge. What's your idea of the best sxs for our game? At that price (maybe a little more) you should be able to find a ready to go SKB from Johnny Meadows. I haven't shot a Dirt Merchant version but hear they are very sweet as well. BSS's seem to run a little more ($1400-$1500), are heavier, have a different trigger reset system but get whichever YOU like. Both are fine guns. Regards Gateway Kid Link to post Share on other sites
Cassalong Hopidy 163 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I am lucky to have a Browning BSS and SKB. Love them both, but the SKB is much sleeker and the trigger has a noticeably shorter reset. I got a great buy on the barely-used Browning (under $800)and got the SKB in a trade valued at $1200. I am happy with both of them. The SKB has an inertial reset, so you do need to shoot a load that will set the second trigger. I have had no problems with Remington Low Recoil Target Load (1100 fps), so I don't see that as much of an issue. Best wishes. Cassalong Hopidy Link to post Share on other sites
Colorado Coffinmaker 3,463 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Depends, if your hearts desire is a Hammer Double, the Pedersoli "Doc Holliday" fits and the Pioneer are the best made Hammer Doubles currently available. Coffinmaker Link to post Share on other sites
Buckwheat Jack 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I started in SASS about three years ago with less than $1200 invested in all four guns. I am constantly amazed at the money people will spend on their guns. As prices go up, I may eventually spend over $300 on one gun. Even if I have the money, I hate spending it all in one place. Link to post Share on other sites
Texas Man 18 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 For Cowboy action shooting a SKB or Browning BSS would be an upper end gun and would serve well. However if You want a SXS for hunting a Parker would be at the very top if I was looking for one. I shoot a orginal Parker that has a two barrel set and orginal case, But One can still find a nice old Parker in that price range. Also as one could never go wrong with a nice A. H. Fox or L.C. Smith neither. I have found a Parker to out shoot any other shotgun I have ever shot and the price is soon forgot when the shooting starts. I have found the Parker to outshoot the fine English High dollar guns I have like my H&H and Boss Shotguns. Many years ago, I had to laught when I read a story about side by side verses over and under guns. The author make a excellent point of say "Of course God intended for man to shoot an side by side thats why God made his eyes side by side and not over and under". Texas Man Link to post Share on other sites
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